A window into the heart of the Slovenian community, VOSA is a celebration of culture, stories, and a journey through the heart of Slovenian life in Australia.
Corn Maze in Ljubljana : Explore, Discover, and Have Fun
Photo: Koruzni Labirint webpage
After months of careful planning and craftsmanship, Slovenia’s largest corn maze has recently opened in the village of Stanežiče, just outside Ljubljana. Spanning the size of four football fields, the maze features towering corn, winding paths, a tropical jungle, interactive educational stations, and plenty of puzzles and challenges to solve.
Click the link to the article and website to learn more about this maze.
Slovenian History: On this Day in History
Photo: Wikipedia
On 24 July 1842, Jakob Alešovec, a Slovene-Austrian writer and playwright was born in Skaručna near Ljubljana. He became one of Slovenia’s best-known 19th-century writers, journalists and playwrights.
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Tomorrow, you will hear an update on the progress of the Kapelica Project at Rookwood Cemetery, as well as details about the recent establishment of the new St Raphael’s Pastoral Council. As usual we will feature story and word of the week, plus plenty of Slovenian music.
Summary of this week’s VOSA Notices:
Key Feature Highlights this week in VOSA Notices
- Dr Kaja Antlej Honoured as Rising Star of the Year
- Slovenian Language Corner: Online Learning
- Final FIFA World Cup 2026: Round-Up by Zac Limare
- Simple Guide to Starting The Process: Slovenian Citizenship
Slovenian Organisations / Regular Weekly Updates
- Club Triglav Mounties- Reunion Event
- Historical Archives of Slovenian Australians – HASA NSW: Borrow, Read and Enjoy- Come and Visit the HASA NSW Library
- St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands- Weekly Updates
- Consular Assistance NSW
- Slovenian Australian Association Canberra- Naša Miza and Interest in Folklore Classes
- Slovenian Language Association QLD- Weekly Classes
- Seeking more information on Slovenia or our Community? Scroll down to explore the range of links.
Dr Kaja Antlej Honoured as Rising Star of the Year
Photo and Text: SAAA
The Slovenian Australian Academic Association (SAAA) is incredibly proud to congratulate former long-serving President, Dr Kaja Antlej, on being named Rising Star of the Year – Academia at the Australian Space Awards 2026.
This prestigious award recognises Kaja’s outstanding contributions to the Australian space sector, her dedication to research and innovation, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers, researchers and future leaders. Her work championing interdisciplinary collaboration and developing immersive technologies with real-world impact is helping shape the future of space research while improving lives here on Earth.
Seeing Kaja recognised is a proud moment for our entire community and a testament to her dedication, leadership and pursuit of excellence.
Slovenian Language Corner: Online Learning
Learn Slovenian Online at Your Own Pace
Slovenian Online Learning offers a free, interactive way to learn Slovene wherever you are. The self-paced platform features engaging lessons, vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and practical exercises designed for independent learners.
You can also download the app from the App Store and Google Play, making it easy to learn Slovenian anytime, anywhere.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Weekly Round-Up by Zac Limare
Photo: Claudio Thoma/Keystone/AP
Spain have been crowned world champions after defeating Argentina 1–0 in a dramatic final in New Jersey. In a tense and tactical contest between two football giants, neither side was able to find a breakthrough during 90 minutes, but Spain struck in extra time when Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup title.
Argentina pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Spain’s defence held firm to complete a memorable tournament campaign.
The biggest talking point of the final came when Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsí, with the decision widely considered correct by refereeing experts.
Simple Guide to Starting The Process: Slovenian Citizenship
Getting Started
• Contact the Slovenian Embassy to see your options and follow their instructions on how to prepare your application. Don’t hesitate as some of the procedures have age limits and waiting for too long might affect your possibilities on obtaining the citizenship.
• Ensure all required documents are original copies, legalized (Apostille) and translated into Slovenian where required.
• Keep copies of everything you submit and follow the latest guidance from the Slovenian Embassy, as requirements and processing times may change.
How to Apply for Slovenian Citizenship
• Check your eligibility – You may qualify through Slovenian descent, birth, marriage, long-term residence, or naturalisation. Contact the Embassy as they will be able to assess your situation.
• Gather your documents – Collect birth, marriage and other documents as instructed and evidence of your Slovenian Ancestry(if applying by descent). Make sure your family records are updated in the Slovenian registry.
• Submit your application –Apply through the Slovenian Embassy Canberra with all your documentation.
• Await assessment – Your application will be reviewed and the Embassy may request additional documents before sending the documentation to competent Slovenian authorities.
For more detailed information, click the link below.
Triglav Mounties Group
Contact details
Phone: 02 9426 1000, Fax: 02 9823 2522
Email: triglavinfo@mountiesgroup.com.au
Web: www.mountiesgroup.com.au
Trading Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 12.00am – Friday & Saturday: 10.00am – 3.30am
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You are invited to Elvis Night at Club Triglav on Sunday 18th July.
Rock on at Triglav as we pay tribute to the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
See flyer below for more information.
Celebrate Slovenian heritage at Triglav!
You are invited to the Reunion of all Generations on Sunday 16th August.
Join us on as we honour our rich heritage, traditions, and stories of our community.
Take a trip down memory lane, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate alongside the second and third generations who proudly continue to keep the Slovenian spirit alive.Don’t miss this special gathering filled with culture, friendship, and Slovenian pride.
Bookings are essential. Call the club to reserve your table today.
Regular Events
Triglav Bistro
Lunch: Daily, 10 AM – 3 PM
Dinner: 5 PM – 9 PM
Bingo
Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10 AM
Trivia Night: Every Wednesday evening
Meat Raffle: Every Friday evening
Your Special Events
Triglav Mounties is available to host your family celebrations such
as birthdays,baptisms and the like.
Booking’s Essential. Tel.(02) 9426 1000
Historical Archives Slovenian Australians New South Wales ( HASA NSW)
Borrow, Read, Enjoy – Come and Visit the HASA NSW Library
The Historical Archives of Slovenian Australians New South Wales (HASA NSW) has created a community library for the parishioners of St Raphael’s to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, relaxation, or simply a good book, we invite you to browse our collection. Especially on Sundays, when the hall is open for coffee and cake after Mass, why not take a few moments to browse the library with family and friends?
Location: Behind the stage in the Father Valerijan Jenko Memorial Hall
When: At your leisure whenever the hall is open.
Please feel free to borrow a book, and remember to register your borrowing in the record book provided.
So, next time you’re at St Raphael’s ,why not stop by the HASA NSW Community Library and explore the collection? You never know what hidden gem you might discover.
Happy reading!
St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands
Email: slomission.sydney@gmail.com
Phone: 0409 074 760
Tedenske Novice
Pater Darko Informs :
Sunday, July 26, is the 17th Sunday of the year and the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM in Merrylands and at 5:00 PM in Figtree (Wollongong), as the service scheduled for Sunday, July 12, was cancelled.
Slovenian Consular Assistance
Honorary Consuls and Vice Consuls serve as Slovenia’s official representatives. They work under the supervision of the Slovenian Embassy in Canberra, unpaid and part time.
For General Information and queries related to Slovenia, please send an email to ConsulateSlovenia.Sydney@gmail.com
Alternatively, call Honorary Consul Aleks Lajovic on 0407 678 578 or Honorary Vice Consul Mark Stariha on 0404 464 727.
Slovenian Australian Association Canberra
Email:admin@slovenianclubcanberra.org.au
Phone: (02) 6282 1083
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Introducing Naša Miza: The Slovenian Australian Cookbook – Your Family Recipe Could Be Published!
Every Recipe Tells a Story. Every Story Brings Us Home.
Do you have a treasured family recipe that’s been passed down through generations?
We’re inviting Slovenian Australians from every state and territory to help create something truly special—a cookbook that celebrates our food, our families, and the stories that have travelled from Slovenia to Australia.
We’d love you to share:
- A favourite family recipe
- A short story about the recipe—who made it, when it was enjoyed, or why it holds a special place in your family
- A photo of the finished dish, your family, a treasured handwritten recipe card, or a special memory connected to your story
- If your recipe has been adapted for Australian ingredients, measurements or our climate, we’d love you to include those tips too. Tell us what substitutions you’ve made, any measurement conversions, or techniques you’ve found work best in Australian kitchens so others can successfully recreate your family favourite.
Our dream is to include recipes and stories from every Australian state and territory, showcasing the incredible diversity of the Slovenian Australian community from coast to coast.
Share your recipe. Share your story. Help us create a cookbook that every Slovenian Australian family will be proud to call their own.
Have a treasured family recipe to share? Contact Natasha via the admin email address to contribute to Naša Miza: The Slovenian Australian Cookbook.
Click the below for the full post on the SAAC facebook page and to view the flyer.
Interested in Learning Slovenian Folk Dancing ?
Following the success of the workshop, we are exploring the possibility of establishing monthly Slovenian Folk Dance classes in Canberra and perhaps Sydney as well led by a local teacher.
This would be a wonderful opportunity to:
- Learn traditional Slovenian dances
- Connect with Slovenian culture and heritage
- Meet new people and make friends
- Enjoy a fun and active social activity
- Help preserve an important part of our cultural traditions
No previous dance experience is required, and people of all ages are welcome to express their interest.
Expressions of Interest Now Open
Please register your interest by return email.
If there is sufficient interest, we hope to launch regular classes in Canberra and Sydney in the near future.
The SAAC New Restaurant- Dober Tek
Check out our variety of menus by clicking the button below.
There has never been a better time to visit the club.
- Dedicated children’s menu
- Kids under 12 eat free on Saturdays
- Delicious Sunday specials
- Available on Uber Eats
- Friendly atmosphere and great company
Bring the family, invite your friends, and enjoy everything our club has to offer.
Don’t Miss a Club Update!
If you’d like to receive detailed updates from the Club straight to your inbox, simply email admin@slovenianclubcanberra.org.au. Stay informed and connected with the Slovenian Australian Association Canberra.
SLCA – Learn Slovenian Let’s Preserve our Language!
Email: slovenianlanguage.qld@gmail.com
Slovenian Language and Culture Association QLD (SLCA QLD)
offers 7 engaging online classes,
including two for young learners.
7:00 a.m. Sunday (QLD time): For beginners—kids learn Slovenian through songs, games, and basic grammar.
8:00 a.m. Sunday: For children aged 9+ with some Slovenian knowledge.
Adults: can choose from two advanced beginner classes, one intermediate class, or a 60-hour intensive beginner course.
VOSA Sydney Radio
Glas Avstralskih slovencev Sydney v živo vsako soboto na 89.3 FM. Če želite poslati posebno sporočilo družinskemu članu ali prijatelju, ali poslušati svojo najljubšo pesem v naslednji oddaji, nam pišite pošto na naslov – vosaradio@outlook.com ali nas pokličite na telefonsko številko na 0400 533 009 najkasneje do 17. ure vsak torek.
Voice of Slovenian Australians Sydney is live every Saturday on 89.3 FM. If you would like to send a special message to a family member or friend, or listen to your favourite song on the next show, email vosaradio@outlook.com, or call 0400 533 009 no later than 5 pm every Tuesday.
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Seeking more information on SLOVENIA or our Community?
Click the below links for the latest news and updates from Slovenia!
Vsakdanjik – Institute of Slovenian Ethnology
Radio Program – Slovenian’s Around the World
Click the below links for Slovenian professional organisations in Australia!
Slovenian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Slovenian Australian Academic Association
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